The BEST episodes of Flip or Flop

Every episode of Flip or Flop ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Flip or Flop!

Tarek is a self-proclaimed real estate genius with determination and drive. Christina is Tarek's picture-perfect wife, who Tarek's friends still can't believe he landed. In each episode of "Flip or Flop", Tarek and Christina flip a new property. From the nail-biting purchase at auction, to the frustrating renovations and maddening showings, to the giddy acceptance of an offer, we'll follow along as these two relatively novice flippers try their hand at the toughest game in town. From purchase to resale, weaving their personal lives within the story of the flip. From paying cash, sight unseen, for a property at auction, through the hapless remodeling process, to the frantic sale, this young couple is putting everything they have into this venture.

Last Updated: 2/21/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Ended
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Turf Wars
star
8.75
8 votes

#1 - Turf Wars

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/10/2019

Tarek and Christina team up with their friend Pete De Best on a house in Yorba Linda, CA. They've flipped houses with Pete and have had success, but he's a major penny pincher, and they must convince him that you have to spend money to make money.

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Cliff Makeover
star
8.43
7 votes

#2 - Cliff Makeover

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/3/2019

Tarek and Christina take on a house in Anaheim, CA, designed by architect Cliff May. Having flipped a Cliff May house before, they're prepared to spend big for a midcentury makeover. But bad news from the city inspector and unexpected big-ticket expenses threaten to dig into their profits.

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Money Mirage
star
8.40
5 votes

#3 - Money Mirage

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2019

Tarek and Christina take a gamble on a tri-level house in Irvine, CA, buying it sight unseen. The neighborhood is hot, but the house needs a lot of work. After opening up the tiny kitchen and updating the master bedroom, there's still a lot to do with a shrinking budget.

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Big House, Big Budget
star
8.29
7 votes

#4 - Big House, Big Budget

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/14/2019

Tarek and Christina take a risk on a huge home in pricey Anaheim Hills, CA, in hopes of making more money after sharing the profits. From water damage and invasive tree roots to a $30,000 roof, they're forced to break the bank on the massive project.

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Small House, Big Problems
star
8.20
10 votes

#5 - Small House, Big Problems

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/7/2019

Tarek and contractor Izzy Battres take on a small house in Fullerton, CA. The seemingly easy flip becomes difficult when removing a wall creates a nightmare with the city and an unpermitted laundry room must be moved inside.

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Fish Out of Water
star
8.17
6 votes

#6 - Fish Out of Water

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2019

Tarek and Christina take on a flip in West Covina, CA, which is a new area for them. They have to expand into new cities in order to grow their business, but the distance and their uncertainty of what buyers expect in the area lead to disagreements on the scope and design of the house.

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Hoarding Potential
star
8.17
6 votes

#7 - Hoarding Potential

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/17/2019

Tarek's friend, Robert, wants to get into flipping and they buy a home sight unseen in Lakewood, CA. When they discover it's a major hoarder house filled to the brim with junk, Robert worries they made a mistake.

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New Normal in Arcadia
star
8.13
24 votes

#8 - New Normal in Arcadia

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/5/2018

Tarek and Christina flip a large home in the unfamiliar neighborhood of Arcadia, CA, but their differing opinions threaten their profit margin in an area with a high market standard.

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Unpermitted Flip
star
8.12
17 votes

#9 - Unpermitted Flip

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2019

Tarek and Christina flip a home in Rowland Heights, CA, that's jam-packed with issues. There's a large pool in a small backyard, and unexpected additions create problems they've never seen before. As their budgets grow and profits shrink, Tarek and Christina need to figure out creative ways to get top dollar on this project.

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Surf City Flip
star
8.07
15 votes

#10 - Surf City Flip

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/2022

Tarek and Christina head to Huntington Beach, California, to check out a large home in a nice neighborhood. The home is dated and has a boxy layout, but they hope their plan to modernize this monster will prevent them from wiping out in Surf City.

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Midcentury Money Pit
star
8.00
6 votes

#11 - Midcentury Money Pit

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2019

Tarek and Christina flip a house in Fullerton, CA, right across the street from Tarek's first flip. Before renovating, they have to deal with crumbling concrete, and they need to figure out the market for the house. A lot has changed since Tarek's first flip, and changes bring new challenges.

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Tri-Level Flip
star
7.88
8 votes

#12 - Tri-Level Flip

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/26/2018

Tarek and Christina flip a four-bedroom, tri-level home in Orange, Calif. with a pool full of problems and a dated interior floor plan.

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Bankrupt Flip
star
7.88
8 votes

#13 - Bankrupt Flip

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2019

Tarek and Christina find a good deal in a familiar neighborhood in Anaheim, CA. They need to act fast if they want to lock it in, but they have to make an offer without seeing the inside.

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Buyer's Remorse
star
7.88
8 votes

#14 - Buyer's Remorse

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/24/2019

Tarek and Christina get a smoking deal on a Yorba Linda, CA, home with a closed-off floor plan. They spend big money to remove a fireplace and open up the space, but when Tarek goes behind Christina's back and changes a tile design, she tackles the new fireplace herself.

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Flea Bag Flip
star
7.80
5 votes

#15 - Flea Bag Flip

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2019

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in Rowland Height, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house should be a quick flip but once they open the door they see this is a bigger project then they anticipated. Can they turn this run down house into a profit or will this flea bag flip be a flop?

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Spanish Lessons
star
7.80
15 votes

#16 - Spanish Lessons

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/17/2022

Tarek and Christina rely on experience for a flip with a costly design.

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Townhouse Flip
star
7.75
16 votes

#17 - Townhouse Flip

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2022

Tarek and Christina take on a huge project in the upscale beach community of Corona del Mar, California, where trying to meet the highest standards of architecture and design proves to be no easy task in this seaside townhouse flip.

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Hot Market, Fast Flip
star
7.73
11 votes

#18 - Hot Market, Fast Flip

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/16/2017

Tarek and Christina get a smoking deal on a house in an up-and-coming neighborhood of Garden Grove, CA. With not too much work to be done, this house should be quick flip for them. Can they keep this flip on schedule or will unpredictable problems douse this hot market flip?

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Midcentury Flip
star
7.72
36 votes

#19 - Midcentury Flip

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2014

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Long Beach, California that sounds like the kind of project that has become their standard. But soon after walking the property and visiting a neighborhood comp, it becomes clear that this flip is anything but standard. The architecturally significant mid-century modern home will require Tarek and Christina to step out of their design and renovation comfort zones if they are to turn a profit on their investment. Can Tarek and Christina turn back time on their design aesthetic without inflating their budget or could a present-day flop be looming over this historic mid-century flip?

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Alarming Flip
star
7.71
7 votes

#20 - Alarming Flip

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2019

Tarek and Christina return to the street of a previous flip in Cypress, Calif; when they can't agree on a design for the kitchen, they decide to settle matters with a quick game of hoops.

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Natural Disaster
star
7.71
103 votes

#21 - Natural Disaster

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2016

Tarek and Christina get a lead from their friend and investor, Pete, on a house he's recently purchased. It's situated in an upscale, gated neighborhood and it's a house Pete can't tackle on his own. A large, expensive flip can mean equally large profits; but it also takes time and even the littlest mistake is magnified. Will Tarek and Christina be able to partner with Pete to score their biggest profit yet, or could they lose it all in this natural disaster flip?

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Infested Flip
star
7.69
55 votes

#22 - Infested Flip

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2018

Tarek and Christina land on a small three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that needs a lot of work in Santa Ana, California. Once they get inside, they realize it needs more love than they expected. While deciding how to rehab the home, the duo clashes over style so they decide to compete to see whose design is better.

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Bursting at the Seams
star
7.67
27 votes

#23 - Bursting at the Seams

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/14/2018

Tarek and Christina are out of town when they get a lead on a house in La Mirada, California, and are forced to buy the house sight unseen. Christina worries the house may be packed with problems, but Tarek believes big risks come with big rewards.

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Communal Flip
star
7.65
146 votes

#24 - Communal Flip

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2016

Tarek and Christina flip the worst home on the block in this Anaheim Hills neighborhood. With high profit margins in a desirable neighborhood this should be a slam dunk. Can Tarek and Christina renovate quickly or will a the strict HOA hold up this communal flip?

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Million Dollar Flip
star
7.65
96 votes

#25 - Million Dollar Flip

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2016

Tarek and Christina find a short sale listing for a large home in an upscale neighborhood of Yorba Linda, California. With an asking price just below a million dollars, this would be the most expensive flip they've taken on - and also the biggest risk. Can Tarek and Christina give this house the luxury treatment without busting the budget, or could this million dollar flip be a seven figure flop?

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